Jacob's Wolf Blessing of Benjamin Foretells King Saul

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vayechi 15:2

Another interpretation: "BENJAMIN IS A RAVENOUS WOLF," and so forth. It speaks about Saul. "IN THE MORNING HE DEVOURS THE PREY" — and Saul seized the kingship over Israel, [and so forth,] "and he did valiantly and smote Amalek" (1 Samuel 14:47-48). "AND AT EVENING HE DIVIDES THE SPOIL" — "and Saul died, and his three sons" (1 Samuel 31:6).

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